Board of Elections
2024 Primaries
Click HERE for Polk County results
2024 2nd Primary
A 2nd primary is taking place for:
REP Lt. Governor
REP Auditor
2nd Primary Day is May 14th 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Early Voting April 25th - May 4th.
@ 231 Ward St. Columbus.
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday May 4th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
NEW LOCATION
The Polk BOE has moved to a new location:
231 Ward St.
Columbus NC 28722
Photo ID laws will be in effect in 2024.
List of acceptable Photo ID's
(NC Drivers licenses are acceptable)
Free Photo ID's are available for registered voters. Click here for info.
Next Board of Elections Meetings:
4-04-24 4pm Regular Meeting
4-09-24 5pm Absentee meeting #1
4-16-24 5pm Absentee meeting #2
4-23-24 5pm Absentee meeting #3
4-30-24 5pm Absentee meeting #4
5-07-24 5pm Absentee meeting #5
5-12-24 5pm Final Absentee Meeting
5-14-24 5pm Election Day Meeting
5-15-24 11am Canvass Meeting
Board of Elections Office
231 Ward St. Columbus NC 28722
30 Day Residency Notice:
You must be a resident of North Carolina and of Polk County at least 30 days prior to any Municipal, Primary, General Election or Presidential Election.
VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION
Campaign Finance Information www.ncsbe.gov
The Polk County Board of Elections is committed to conducting fair, honest, impartial and efficient elections so that all qualified citizens in Polk County may exercise their right to vote. The Elections Office is responsible for conducting all elections in Polk County, including municipal, county, state, and federal elections, as well as special referenda.
Services Include:
- -Maintain Voter Registration Records
- -Receive Candidate Filing for General Assembly and local candidates
- -Campaign Finance office for local candidates/committees
- -Provide for Remote Absentee Voting
- -Provide for Election Day Voting
- -Report Election Day Results to Public and Authorities
- -Evaluate and Improve Election Services
- -Provide Election Reports and Statistical Information
- -Provide Precinct Official Training and Educate Election Day Officials
Other Community Services Include:
- -Provide voter and precinct information to public
- -Provide registration materials and advice for community registration drives
- -Visit community groups for voter/election education
NC State Board of Elections Web site = http://www.ncsbe.gov/
The following are the Board Members for 2023-2025:
Chair Dr. Warren Carson, Member Stephen King, Member Keith Holbert, Secretary Libbie Johnson, and Member Scott Woodworth
Contact Information |
STAFF CONTACTS
Cliff Marr
Director of Elections
828-894-8181
cmarr@polknc.org
Board of Elections Address (Physical and Mailing)
231 Ward St
Columbus, NC 28722
PO Box 253
8:30 am -5:00 PM Mon-Fri
828-894-8181
polkboe@polknc.org